History of Matemetics Program

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 203

History of the Mathematics Program

Worked with consultant Dr. Larry Leutzinger from the University of Northern Iowa
Studied the NCTM Standards
Adopted District 203 belief about mathematics instruction from NCTM
Identified K-8 grade-level critical objectives for District 203
Trained staff on Problem Solving and Critical Thinking in Mathematics, funded by the Corridor Partnership and the National Science Foundation.

Reviewed mathematics resources to determine alignment with critical objectives
Matched District 203 objectives to the texts being reviewed
Continued to work with Dr. Larry Leutzinger for the purpose of aligning grade level objectives to NCTM standards
Continued to send building teams for Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Training
Chose texts K-8 based on the review criteria

Developed math framework for grades K-8 based on the NCTM Standards and the District 203 critical objectives
Continued to work with Dr. Larry Leutzinger for the purpose of K-8 articulation
Continued to send building teams for Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Training

Reviewed/revised the sequence of the District 203 critical objectives
Reviewed/revised framework
Developed assessments for grades 1-8 based on critical objectives
Developed the 6-8 Advanced Math Program to articulate to the 9^th grade honors program
Trained 6-8 staff on University of Chicago Mathematics curriculum (UCSMP)

Developed K-8 Mini Math (daily math review) and Mental Math to correlate to the critical objectives
Added performance assessments
Developed criteria for performance assessment scoring (rubric)
Refined problem-solving strategies and linked them to specific grade levels
Provided training for all K-5 teachers on the use of manipulatives
Purchased manipulatives for all schools K-5
Purchased calculators for all K-8 math classrooms
Developed position paper on calculator use K-8

Began to develop the Accelerated Math Program, Grades 3-5
Worked with Larry Leutzinger, consultant from the University of Northern Iowa in order to align with 6-12 Advanced/Honors programs
Developed criteria for Accelerated Math eligibility, Grades 3-5
Identified critical objectives sequence for Accelerated Math, Grades 3-5

Reviewed/revised assessments
Developed placement test for Accelerated Math based on problem-solving and math thinking
Worked with Larry Leutzinger on the development of Accelerated Math Assessments, Grades 3-8

Worked with Larry Leutzinger to finalize District 203 Learner Outcomes for Mathematics aligned with Illinois State Goals
Correlated critical objectives to Learner Outcomes
Revised assessments to align with the Learner Outcomes
Developed assessments in trimester format
Piloted new assessments
Implemented Accelerated Math Program in grades 1-5
Began staff development on Differentiated Instruction
Held articulation meetings with Middle School on Mathematics framework and assessments
Coordinated the Accelerated Math Program elementary with the Middle School Advanced Math program

Introduced the Software American System for scoring assessments
Analyzed data from standardized assessments to determine district performance levels

Studied the TIMSS report
Read "Splintered Vision"
Studied state and national standards
Began Parent Dialog Group on Mathematics (Met quarterly for two years)

Attended mathematics conferences
Participated in dialog around the revised NCTM standards --Principles and Practices
Began working with John Dossey, Professor Emeritus from Illinois State University (Worked with him for 4 years)

Developed a District 203 Mathematics Philosophy
Developed District 203 K-12 Mathematics Outcomes and outcomes by benchmarks

Identified Focus Areas per grade level for mathematics
Wrote grade level objectives
Developed an evaluation tool for selection of resources
Selected resources
Participated in the TIMSS 99 at the 8^th grade level

Field tested curriculum framework K-5
Implemented curriculum framework 6-8
Developed Honors Mathematics Program K-12
Field Tested Pass Plan for mathematics assessment

Will implement the mathematics curriculum K-5 and 9-12
Will pilot new performance assessments K-8 based on math investigation

1987	Worked with consultant Dr. Larry Leutzinger from the University of Northern Iowa Studied the NCTM Standards Adopted District 203 belief about mathematics instruction from NCTM Identified K-8 grade-level critical objectives for District 203 Trained staff on Problem Solving and Critical Thinking in Mathematics, funded by the Corridor Partnership and the National Science Foundation.
1988	Reviewed mathematics resources to determine alignment with critical objectives Matched District 203 objectives to the texts being reviewed Continued to work with Dr. Larry Leutzinger for the purpose of aligning grade level objectives to NCTM standards Continued to send building teams for Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Training Chose texts K-8 based on the review criteria
1989	Developed math framework for grades K-8 based on the NCTM Standards and the District 203 critical objectives Continued to work with Dr. Larry Leutzinger for the purpose of K-8 articulation Continued to send building teams for Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Training
1990	Reviewed/revised the sequence of the District 203 critical objectives Reviewed/revised framework Developed assessments for grades 1-8 based on critical objectives Developed the 6-8 Advanced Math Program to articulate to the 9^th grade honors program Trained 6-8 staff on University of Chicago Mathematics curriculum (UCSMP)
1991	Developed K-8 Mini Math (daily math review) and Mental Math to correlate to the critical objectives Added performance assessments Developed criteria for performance assessment scoring (rubric) Refined problem-solving strategies and linked them to specific grade levels Provided training for all K-5 teachers on the use of manipulatives Purchased manipulatives for all schools K-5 Purchased calculators for all K-8 math classrooms Developed position paper on calculator use K-8
1992	Began to develop the Accelerated Math Program, Grades 3-5 Worked with Larry Leutzinger, consultant from the University of Northern Iowa in order to align with 6-12 Advanced/Honors programs Developed criteria for Accelerated Math eligibility, Grades 3-5 Identified critical objectives sequence for Accelerated Math, Grades 3-5
1993	Reviewed/revised assessments Developed placement test for Accelerated Math based on problem-solving and math thinking Worked with Larry Leutzinger on the development of Accelerated Math Assessments, Grades 3-8
1994	Worked with Larry Leutzinger to finalize District 203 Learner Outcomes for Mathematics aligned with Illinois State Goals Correlated critical objectives to Learner Outcomes Revised assessments to align with the Learner Outcomes Developed assessments in trimester format Piloted new assessments Implemented Accelerated Math Program in grades 1-5 Began staff development on Differentiated Instruction Held articulation meetings with Middle School on Mathematics framework and assessments Coordinated the Accelerated Math Program elementary with the Middle School Advanced Math program
1995	Introduced the Software American System for scoring assessments Analyzed data from standardized assessments to determine district performance levels
1996	Studied the TIMSS report Read "Splintered Vision" Studied state and national standards Began Parent Dialog Group on Mathematics (Met quarterly for two years)
1997	Attended mathematics conferences Participated in dialog around the revised NCTM standards --Principles and Practices Began working with John Dossey, Professor Emeritus from Illinois State University (Worked with him for 4 years)
1998	Developed a District 203 Mathematics Philosophy Developed District 203 K-12 Mathematics Outcomes and outcomes by benchmarks
1999	Identified Focus Areas per grade level for mathematics Wrote grade level objectives Developed an evaluation tool for selection of resources Selected resources Participated in the TIMSS 99 at the 8^th grade level
2000	Field tested curriculum framework K-5 Implemented curriculum framework 6-8 Developed Honors Mathematics Program K-12 Field Tested Pass Plan for mathematics assessment
2001	Will implement the mathematics curriculum K-5 and 9-12 Will pilot new performance assessments K-8 based on math investigation